Most tiles come in a lightweight, flexible panel that can be easily placed into long plastic, wood or metal strips that are crafted into a pattern on the ceiling. This makes it convenient to place the tiles, which makes it just as easy to remove them for cleaning and repairs. Another advantage to using ceiling tiles is the ease of replacement; if one tile is damaged or dirty you can simply remove the single tile and replace it with another tile. This is a cost and time efficient option as normal damaged ceilings need to be completely repaired in its entirety.

You have the option of going more traditional with a smooth texture, semi- smooth, or a popcorn style ceiling. Plain ceilings can be enhanced without paint if you wish, but before launching into those aspects let's look a bit more at paint. The paint you choose should match the rest of the room's decor and the walls. It doesn't have to be the same color, but something that will meld well. Murals are still a possibility if you have a painter or you have the talent to create an image you will want to live with. A common option is Trompe l'oeil painting as it adds a bit of gusto to the ceiling.

The basement is usually the most neglected part of your home, and the most neglected part is the basement ceiling. It is where you can find pipes, ducts and wires that keep your house running smoothly. Nowadays, a lot people now want to utilize the space and one of their huge obstacles is the ceiling. There are some common ways to conceal an ugly ceiling that have proven to be effective. Although you have to exert some effort to see beautiful results, it is worth it. One of the easiest solutions to your unsightly ceiling problem is to install a suspended or dropped ceiling. They consist of a grid work of metal bars in the shape of an upside-down T, which are suspended on wires from the overhead joists.